Date: Friday 11th January

Good afternoon everyone,

Happy New Year! I hope you had a lovely Christmas. On behalf of all the staff at St Ambrose I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful 2019.

VALUES AND VIRTUES ASSEMBLY:

On Monday we held an assembly and gave certificates to those who showed the virtues, Faithfilled and Hopeful, that we were thinking about last term. Well done to you all!

SCHOOL DISCO:

The PTA are pleased to announce that there will be a free School Disco on Friday 18th January. KS1 will be from 6-7pm and KS2 will be from 7-8pm. A free drink and snack will be given on entry however the tuck shop will also be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

The PTA.

RECEPTION PARENT AND CHILD PHONIC WORKSHOP:

A letter went out this week to all Reception children regarding a Parent and Child Phonic Workshop which will be held on Friday 13th February. Please see the letter attached.

ALTAR SERVER'S ROTA:

Please see attached the rota for Altar Serving. Thank you.

THE PARISH 200 CLUB:

The Parish 200 club is a major fundraiser to help support the running of the Parish. Members contribute £2 a month (£24 a year) and there will be monthly drawers for cash prizes. Application forms for new members are now avaliable from the School Office.

SEN DROP IN DATES:

Wednesday 16th January
Thursday 24th January
Wednesday 30th January
Friday 8th February
Wednesday 13th February

Please remember appointments on a 1-1 basis can be arranged with Mrs Price.

CAR PARK:

PLEASE CAN WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT USE THE CAR PARK AT DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES AS IT IS DANGEROUS AT THESE BUSY TIMES.

DATES:

Whole School Mass:

6th March Ash Wednesday

Parish/School Family Masses - Sunday 11:00am

10th February Family Mass: KS2

Parish/School Masses - Wednesday 9:15am

DATE YEAR GROUP
16th January Year 6
23rd January Year 5
30th January Year 4
13th February Year 3
27th February Reception, Year 1 and Year 2

Other Events:

DATE EVENT
25th January Young Voices
14th February Y5 Hagley Pyramid Concert

ATTENDANCE:

Year Group This Week This Year
Whole School 96.2% 95.3%
Reception 93.3% 94.7%
Year 1 96.7% 95.6%
Year 2 98.0% 95.9%
Year 3 93.2% 95.2%
Year 4 94.1% 95.0%
Year 5 99.3% 95.6%
Year 6 98.6% 95.0%

Well Done Year 5!!!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Best wishes,

Mrs Stewart.

SCHOOL PLACES:

We have places available in Reception, Year 3 & Year 5. If you know of anyone who would be interested please refer them to the school office in the first instance. Many thanks.

PARISH BABY AND TODDLER GROUP:

If you or anyone you know would be interested in going along to the Parish Baby and Toddler group, the sessions are held on a Wednesday from 9-11am. We welcome newborn up to pre-school children and their parents. Your first session will be free of charge and thereafter will be 80p. This cost includes refreshments for you and your child. They have an array of toys and activities for you and your child to enjoy and this is also a great opportunity to meet and socilaise with other families. If you have any enquiries please see the Facebook page 'St Ambrose Toddlers Kidderminster'.

MASS TIMES:

Sunday 11am & 6pm

St Ambrose

CONFESSION:

Saturday 11:45am - 12:45pm, and by request.